Motorola Bluetooth Car Kit Installation

[hspiva]

I am just finishing a very nice installation of a Motorola Bluetooth Car Kit for my new Motorola v710 cel phone. I used parts from Porsche's cel phone "Solution", and a couple of TSBs. The result is a very clean look.

Before I take up site bandwidth, I thought I'd check for interest from moderators and members. I'd like to give back to a forum that has been invaluable to me.

If acceptable, please describe the preferred posting protocol for such a procedure. I'm a wrench more than a techie.

Thanks in advance for your input.

[djantlive]

Yeah, let's see some how to w pics of the install and finished product!

Do you have to activate the bluetooth connection each time you enter the car? I know you only need to pair the device once but it seems that you would have to activate it everytime the connection is lost.

[hspiva]

Yeah, let's see some how to w pics of the install and finished product!

Do you have to activate the bluetooth connection each time you enter the car? I know you only need to pair the device once but it seems that you would have to activate it everytime the connection is lost.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nope. If the phone is on when you start the car (or hit the button), it will link up automatically. The phone also has an "auto hands free" setting under "car settings".

I'll finish the install soon, and post a parts list with cost, aTSB list, and pics.

[hspiva]

Installation of Cellular Telephone Car Kit using Porsche Parts

Intro

This is a description of the installation of a Motorola Bluetooth Car Kit into a 2001 996 C4. I also wanted to be able to charge the phone in the car, and to use a hidden exterior antenna. As Bluetooth allows the phone to remain on your belt or in your briefcase or purse, the antenna and console parts are optional. In the pictures, I elected to initially mount the phone control unit in the center console. When I install my seat heaters, I’ll most likely move it under the passenger seat. As I have a black leather interior, exposed parts are black plastic or vinyl. You will need to change these to match your interior. The seat stop is to prevent the passenger seat from hitting the console.

The cost of this project is roughly:

$200 for a hands-free car lit for most phones. Non-Bluetooth kits include cradle.

$50 for a phone cradle with power and antenna connections

$100 for the parts necessary to install a vinyl console. For leather, add at least $250.

$150 for the parts necessary to install the Porsche antenna

$20 for the parts necessary to connect Becker radio and car kit to sound, mute and power

Relevant TSBs:

“Preparation for Mobile Phone Installation Instructions” #9187

“THB System 8 Telephone Installation Instructions” #9191 (good pictures)

Becker Parts for Phone Sound, Aux Sound, Mute, and Power:

1319 116 276 1 Audio/telephone cable kit

5001 524 276 1 Phone power cable

Call Becker of North America at 201-327-3434

Porsche Parts:

996 647 125 00 1 Telephone Antenna (LHD)

996 647 127 00 1 Antenna Holder (LHD)

999 507 067 09 4 M5 Sheet Metal Nut for antenna

999 073 203 00 4 Combination Screw M5 for antenna

996 612 037 00 1 Antenna lead

996 552 094 04 A12 1 Phone console (black vinyl)

996 552 624 02 1 Holder bracket for telephone console

999 919 121 09 5 Oval-head screw M5x16 for holder bracket & console

996 552 298 00 01C 1 Top cover for mounting of phone cradle (black plastic)

996 552 824 00 01C 1 Cover plug for top cover screw (black plastic)

999 073 210 00 1 Sheet metal screw M4.8x13 for top cover

996 521 663 01 1 Seat stop for comfort seat (electronic)

or

996 521 665 00 1 Seat stop for mechanical seat (manual)

Other Parts:

Mini VHF to FME adapter to connect antenna lead to phone cradle

Additions and Variations to TSBs:

Prep work

The cowl panel cover (big plastic piece between windshield and trunk) comes off and the antenna mounts to its right side bottom. The TSB has pitiful line drawings. See picture.

After popping off the covers for the wiper and cowl nuts, they come off with a 13mm box wrench and 10mm socket, respectively. The other screws need a Torx #20.

Moving the battery is necessary for running the antenna lead (and safety).

You do not need to remove the right front seat unless you are locating the phon econtro unit underneath. Removal of the left may help in re-installing the service grommet.

You do not need to remove the sill or sill linings.

Install telephone antenna

This is a good time to change your pollen filter, as the antenna bracket will block access.

Route antenna lead into passenger compartment

This is the most painful procedure, as the service grommet has insulation glued to it, so must be removed to run the antenna lead. Re-installation is awkward.

Install electrical wiring harness

Your center console should be empty, and carpet and trim pieces on the right side removed.

The Becker radio kit comes with radio removal tools.

This is where you blend your hands-free car kit with the Becker parts.

All PCNA cars have a “telephone preparation” socket at the bottom of the front center console. Your Becker phone connector plugs directly into it.

Note: the wire colors on the socket may not match the wires on the plug.

The socket provides switched and un-switched 12VDC, ground, and mute.

This is a good source of power for such things as MP3 players and garage door openers.

The Becker Radio Kit has everything needed to use you car speaker (right front) as the phone speaker.

This is a good time to install an auxiliary input to your radio for future MP3 player installations.

I tend to leave wires at their maximum length until I have used the item for a while. If you decide to move the phone control unit, you’ll need the length.

Use the proper adapter, if necessary, to connect the antenna lead to your phone cradle.

Install microphone

Use the microphone that came with your phone’s car kit.

Mounting the microphone in the Porsche location may take some modifications, but is the best choice.

The TSB does a good job of describing cable routing.

Use a stiff wire to run the cable towards the windshield through the instrument cluster.

Install telephone bracket

Now is when you re-install the service grommet, carpet pieces, radio, and other console items.

Before installing the lowest console unit, install the “batwing” and place the phone touch pad in the center of it.

This is where using Porsche Parts is most pleasing. All fits are precise.

Mount your phone cradle to the top cover using instructions that came with the cradle.

Once all wires are tucked away, and the phone cradle wires are routed through the console, mount the console on the bracket.

There is a small cover on the console to which I ran a “N” socket for switched 12VDC.

The top cover with phone cradle mounts easily.

Enjoy!

[svenjamin]

Install microphone

Use the microphone that came with your phone’s car kit.

Mounting the microphone in the Porsche location may take some modifications, but is the best choice.

The TSB does a good job of describing cable routing.

Use a stiff wire to run the cable towards the windshield through the instrument cluster.

I think that I have the same kit. Looks like you did a good job on this. Do you have any pictures of where you put the microphone?

--Ben

[Tool Pants]

Never seen a car with 2 cd holders.

[hspiva]

Never seen a car with 2 cd holders.

Sorry. Been away for a while.

The lower CD holder just involved a little trimming of the face plate. Snapped right in. I have since replaced it with a cubby, as my iPod is used most of the time.

I ended up changing the microphone placement from the instrument panel to the junction of the A pillar trim and the headliner. It seems to work better there.

I have also changed my phone to one with a full qwerty keyboard. For mounting, I just zip-tied the swiveling belt clip to the mounting panel using existing holes from the previous mount. I also had to switch out the power cord, of course.

Motorola has since updated kit to make the control panel smaller. The real nice thing is that it works with any Bluetooh phone. Phones can stay on your hip or in your bag.